Founded: 1964 Total Students: 9,000+
Int. Students: 700+
Overview
One of Canada's top universities, Trent University, was founded on the ideal of interactive learning that's personal, purposeful, and transformative.
Consistently recognized as one of Canada’s top universities, and the #1 undergraduate university in Ontario for 12 years running, Trent University is home to a dynamic community of scholars embodying our motto nunc cognosco ex parte – now I know in part – valuing what has been learned, and what is yet to be discovered.
Attracting excellent students from across the country and around the world, Trent is known for leadership in teaching, research, and student satisfaction. Here, students connect and collaborate with faculty, staff, and their peers through diverse communities that span our unique collegiate communities, disciplines, hands-on research, co-op and career experience, and community-based activities.
Across all disciplines, Trent brings critical, integrative thinking to life every day. Popular among students is Trent’s uniquely flexible learning environment where a single faculty of arts and science allows students to fully customize their degree in a way that truly reflects their goals and interests.
Trent University offers students the opportunity to study in more than 100 programs across two campuses. The Peterborough campus features award-winning architecture and innovative and academically-rigorous programs housed on 1,400 acres in a breathtaking natural setting on the banks of the Otonabee River. A second campus, Trent Durham Greater Toronto Area, is located in Oshawa and offers career-ready academic programs and experiences. A new residence and academic building opened at this growing campus in Fall 2020.
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Note: Language proficiency requirements can vary on program basis.
Admission Requirements
The following requirements must be fulfilled to get admitted to Trent University:
- International students are considered on a case-by-case basis. There can be some additional requirements, depending on the program you are applying to.
- Students are required to submit their original transcripts from their last attended academic institutions. If they are not in English, then submit the translated copies of the same along with the originals.
- Should provide the certificate issued by the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) that compares educational credentials from other countries to educational standards in Canada.
- Applicants must be 18 years old at the time of the beginning of the course.
- You need to submit your English language proficiency test scores if you are coming from a non-English speaking country.
Please note: If you are not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, you must obtain a valid study permit before you come to Canada.
Opportunities
Career and employability services
The career and employability services at Trent University are highly acclaimed. The University faculty aims at providing the best possible jobs and training services to their students, a few of them are:
- Career Counseling and Academic advising
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Internships and On the Job Training
- Resume, CV and Cover Letter Building
- Job and Recruitment Fairs
- Student and Alumni Career Postings
Accomodation
Living in Residence
Our residences at Trent are more than just a place you’ll stay. Here, you will meet life-long friends, build a wide network of supports/resources, and develop skills essential to your success as a student. Studies have shown that living in residence contributes to student retention and persistence. We have a range of staff and resources here to help. Please look through our website for additional supports or connect with a staff member.
Off-Campus Housing
While living in residence is a convenient and all-inclusive way to live while you study, sometimes off-campus accommodation is right for you. Whether you’re searching for a single room or a whole house, we’ll help make your search a bit easier through our partnerships with Places4Students and SpacesShared. Select the city of your study below to find all the resources you need to get started.
Student Support
Student Support
Trent University offers its students a wide variety of student services that contribute largely to building their futures. The students are immediately made to feel at home due to these great services and once they are comfortable they are able to adjust to the university environment.
- Academic Advising
- Academic Skills Centre
- Administrative Departments
- Alumni Services
- Athletics
- Campus Security
- Careerspace
- Financial Aid
- Financial Services
- Health & Wellness
- Indigenous Services
- Information Technology
- Learning Support
- Parking
- Recruitment
- Residence & Housing
- Student Clubs
- TrentU Card
Scholarships
Entrance Scholarships for International Students
International undergraduate students applying to Trent are automatically considered for Trent University’s renewable entrance scholarships, awarded based on academic excellence. These range in value from $1,500 to $3,000 annually and are renewable over the course of your undergraduate degree.
Entering Average | Maximum Scholarship Potential | Details |
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95%+ | $12,000 | $3,000 x 4 years |
90-94.9% | $10,000 | $2,500 x 4 years |
85-89.9% | $8,000 | $2,000 x 4 years |
80-84.9% | $6,000 | $1,500 x 4 years |
Learn more about eligibility conditions for the renewable entrance scholarships and about all of Trent’s scholarships and bursaries for international students, visit the International Scholarships & Awards page.
Prestigious Scholarships
Receive up to $30,000 as a recipient of one of Trent’s prestigious scholarships. If you're a Canadian student entering your first year at Trent with an average of 80% or higher, we encourage you to apply – and you only have to fill out a single application!
Champlain Scholarship - 2 available | Each year, two scholarships are awarded to entering students of exceptionally high academic achievement and promise. Value: $7,500 per year; maximum potential $30,000 |
Board of Governor’s Leadership Scholarship |
Each year, one scholarship is awarded to an entering student who has shown outstanding leadership and involvement in his/her community, as well as academic achievement. |
Special Admission Scholarship - 10 available |
Each year, several scholarships are awarded to entering students of outstanding academic and extra-curricular achievement. |
Canada-Wide Science Fair Scholarship |
Each year, one scholarship is awarded to an entering student of outstanding academic and extra-curricular achievement who has been awarded a medal or an honourable mention for a senior-level project at a Canada-Wide Science Fair within the past two calendar years. |
Michael Treadwell Scholarship |
Awarded to an entering student of exceptional high achievement and promise intending to major in the humanities. |
Full Details & Eligibility Requirements
- Any Canadian student entering their first year at Trent with a final admission average of 80% or higher may apply for a Trent University Prestigious scholarship. To qualify for a scholarship, students must be enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program.
- The prestigious scholarships are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study provided the student maintains a minimum 80% average in a full course load during the previous academic year.
- A student may only receive one major Trent University entrance scholarship. For example, if you received an offer for a Trent University National Renewable entrance scholarship, and you have been selected for a Prestigious scholarship, the National Renewable scholarship will be replaced by the higher value Prestigious scholarship.
- Students not selected for a prestigious scholarship are automatically considered for a Trent University National Renewable Entrance Scholarship.?All students new to Trent University with a final admission average of 80% or greater are considered for an entrance scholarship; no application is required. Entrance scholarships are renewable each year for students who maintain an average of 80% or higher in a full course load. Scholarship values range from $1,500 to $4,000 per year and up to $18,000 for four years.
How to Apply
- Students must apply for Prestigious Scholarships. One application qualifies you for all prestigious scholarships. The application form can be found on your myTrent applicant portal under the My Account tab.
- Application Deadline: The deadline to apply is April 1.
- Students with a final entrance average of 80% or higher who did not apply or are not eligible for a Prestigious Scholarship will automatically be considered for a Trent University National Renewable Entrance Scholarship.
International Scholarships & Awards
For international undergraduate students starting in January (Winter) 2025, May (Summer) 2025 or September (Fall) 2025.
Trent University has been one of the top universities in Ontario for Scholarships and Bursaries for more than 20 years.
Trent's full and diverse scholarship program is designed to foster and reward academic excellence among our students. Scholarships are merit-based financial awards, typically awarded on the basis of academic excellence or a combination of academic achievement, leadership and community involvement.
Trent International Renewable Entrance Scholarships
All international undergraduate students applying to Trent are automatically considered for Trent University Entrance Scholarships that are awarded based on academic excellence. These range in value from $1,500 to $3,000 annually and are renewable over the course of your undergraduate degree.
Tier | Grade Range (Canadian Equivalent) |
Scholarship Per Academic Year (in Canadian dollars) |
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1 | 80% - 84% | $1,500 | $6,000 |
2 | 85% - 89% | $2,000 | $8,000 |
3 | 90% - 94% | $2,500 | $10,000 |
4 | 95% - 100% | $3,000 | $12,000 |
Entrance Scholarship Eligibility
Students are eligible to renew their Entrance Scholarship at the same value received in their first year if they meet the conditions below.
- Maintain a term average at Trent corresponding to your scholarship tier from the previous academic year. For example
- If you enter Trent with a 92% average, you’ll receive $2,500 in your first year.
- If your Trent term average is 89%, you’ll receive $2,000 for the next academic year.
- If your Trent term average is 95%, you’ll receive $3,000 for the next academic year.
- Complete at least 5 credits in the preceding academic year (Fall, Winter & Summer), or have a Student Accessibility Services (SAS)-approved reduced courseload accommodation.
- Register for courses as a full-time student for the upcoming academic year.
- Be an international student paying international fees.
Upgrade Your International Entrance Scholarship
Students are eligible to upgrade the renewable portion of their Entrance Scholarship if they achieve a higher term average at Trent which places them in a higher tier. For example, if a student’s high school grade is 80%, this makes them eligible for a $1,500 entrance scholarship. However, if after their first year at Trent their average increases to 86%, the student would then become eligible for a $2,000 scholarship (upgraded tier) for their second year of undergraduate studies at Trent.
Students who are eligible for an upgrade will automatically receive the new Entrance Scholarship amount in their myTrent account statement by early October each academic year after the course drop deadline has passed.
How and when are Entrance Scholarship offers made?
Entrance Scholarship averages are awarded based on the Canadian equivalent of your average used for admission consideration. Students will receive the entrance scholarship amount directly in their myTrent account statement.
*Please note that all the above scholarship values, eligibility requirements, and criteria are subject to change without notice. Entrance Scholarships can be paired with Trent International’s Prestigious Renewable Scholarships. All eligible students are strongly encouraged to apply for these renewable awards to receive a larger total scholarship package.
For more information, click here
Graduate Distinguished Entrance Scholarship
We are pleased to announce the introduction of the Graduate Distinguished Entrance Scholarship for top applicants entering the Master of Management or Applied Modelling & Quantitative Methods (M.Sc.) programs. Eligible students can receive up to $3,000 in scholarship funding. This scholarship is a one-time academic excellence award applicable to students starting in Fall 2025.
More Graduate Study Opportunities
Trent University offers 30+ graduate degree programs, including course-based and thesis-based master’s degrees, each featuring unique experiences to support students' academic and career goals.
Here are a few that your students may be interested in:
- Master of Science in Applied Modelling (Data Science & Analytics): 12-month program with a final term research practicum – scholarship eligible
- Master of Management (Health Care Management): 16-month program with a final term workplace-integrated learning placement – scholarship eligible
- Master of Arts Management (Co-op): 12-month program with a 4-month paid co-op placement - scholarship eligible
- Master of Instrumental Chemical Analysis (Co-op): 12-month program with a 4-month paid co-op placement
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Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
55 Thornton Rd S, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y1, Canada